As winter break approaches, we typically have the motivation of family reunions, extravagant vacations, New Year’s Eve parties, and holiday events to get us through finals, but this year seems a little different. With the COVID-19 virus still heavily affecting our lives, plans are changing and everyone is searching for new, safe and socially distant ways to enjoy this much needed mental break.

Amazon, the world’s 26th largest company by revenue, announced on Sept. 7 that they were seeking a city to host a second headquarters. With a specific requirement list for each candidate city, metropolitan...